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The NBA Playoff Matchups We'd Love to See - Episode 1221

MAR 4, 202672 MIN
Hoop Heads

The NBA Playoff Matchups We'd Love to See - Episode 1221

MAR 4, 202672 MIN

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On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the matchups they'd most like to see in both conferences come playoff time in April and May. Hornets-Pistons in the East and Nuggets-Spurs in the West top both their lists. For second choices in each conference Mike goes Knicks-Pistons, Nuggets-Wolves, while Jason goes Knicks-Celtics, Wolves-Thunder. They wrap up the pod by discussing the returns of Trae Young and Giannis along with a quick conversation on Luka's chances of ever winning a title as his team's best player.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookYour step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ